TI'THINGMAN, noun [tithing and man.] 1. The chief man of a tithing; a headborrough; one elected to preside over the tithing. 2. A peace officer; an under constable. 3. In New England, a parish officer annually elected to preserve good order in the church during divine service, and to make complaint of any disorderly conduct.
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